cefadroxil, Duricef (Discontinued) (cont.)

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

Jay W. Marks, MD

Jay W. Marks, MD, is a board-certified internist and gastroenterologist. He graduated from Yale University School of Medicine and trained in internal medicine and gastroenterology at UCLA/Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

STORAGE: Cefadroxil should be stored at room temperature, 15-30 C
(59-86 F). Once mixed, the suspension should be refrigerated and discarded after
14 days.

PRESCRIBED FOR: Cefadroxil is used for treating infections of the
urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue,
throat (pharyngitis), and tonsils
(tonsillitis) caused by bacteria that are susceptible to its effects. It also is
used for prevention of infection of the inner layer of the heart (endocarditis)
due to surgical procedures.

DOSING: The recommended adult dose for treating pharyngitis, skin and
skin structure infections, and tonsillitis is 1 gram daily as a single dose or
in two divided doses.

The dose for urinary tract infections is 2 grams once
daily or in two divided doses.

The dose for preventing endocarditis is 2 grams
given one hour before a procedure.

The recommended dose for children is 30
mg/kg/day as a single dose or two divided doses.

SIDE EFFECTS: Cefadroxil generally is well-tolerated. The most common
side effects are diarrhea or loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and
rash. Patients who have had allergic reactions to other cephalosporins should
not take cefadroxil. Additionally, persons allergic to penicillin or one of its
derivatives (for example, amoxicillin
[Amoxil, Dispermox, Trimox] or ampicillin
[Omnipen, Plycillin, Principen]) may also be allergic to
cefadroxil, although cefadroxil has been used safely in such patients.